We’re going to go beyond the obvious and make some genuine predictions about what is trending in web design.
1. This time, the fold is truly dead:
Now that scrolling is so cheap, and devices come in such a wide range of sizes, the term “fold” is becoming obsolete.
Designers are increasingly liberated from the need to cram everything at the top of the page. Designers can do what magazines have done for years: fill their pages with big, beautiful images, thanks to tall, scrolling pages. Expect to see more designs that take up a lot more space in 2021, particularly vertically.
2. Efficient users, and websites are becoming simpler:
Every young adult nowadays is a seasoned web surfer. Even novices are acting like pros, using multiple tabs and swiping to return to a previous page.
As a result, everything moves more quickly. And we’ve all developed a sense of impatience. Make a mild-mannered person’s Internet really slow for a minute to make them explode with annoyance. Websites are now being forced to become faster not just in terms of speed (a technical issue), but also in terms of understanding. Designs that slow down the user have the same effect on their audience as websites that never load.
Simpler designs are easier to scan, so they can be appreciated more quickly.
3. The rise of direct email and social saturation:
While social media has been a huge success for users, many content creators aren’t so thrilled. The issue is one of oversupply. Facebook learns from the billions of posts it receives every day which ones its users are most likely to enjoy and only displays those. Unfortunately, this means that as time passes, a smaller and smaller percentage of your followers will see the content you post. In this case, the solution is as simple as paying Facebook.
4. The world of animation is once again in full swing:
Animated “Under Construction” GIFs and Flash animation will age a website quickly. However, a number of factors are combining to make animation a rising star in contemporary online design. Flat design has the potential to look monotonous if done incorrectly. Websites benefit from animated graphics because they stand out and provide more information in a smaller space. By using CSS animation, designers no longer need plugins, speed concerns, or compatibility issues to enhance their designs.